-The legislative branch of government has the authority to make laws for the nation.
3. Define Impeachment
-Impeachment is a formal process in which an official is accused of unlawful activity, the outcome of which, depending on the country, may include the removal of that official from office as well as criminal or civil punishment.
4. Define Bicameral
- (of a legislative body) having two branches or chambers
5. Name each house of legislature branch within the Congress.... - The Legislature consists of two Houses: a 40-member Senate and an 80-member General Assembly. The Senate and Assembly chambers are located in the State House in Trenton. 6.Where does Congress meet?- The Congress meets in the Capitol in Washington, D.C.
7. How many members of the House of Representatives are there?
- There are 435 Representatives in the House of Representatives.
VIDEO PREVIEW FOR DO NOW QUESTIONS http://www.pbs.org/tpt/constitution-usa-peter-sagal/classroom/episode-4-we-the-people/
1. How is your generation going to fill in the white space after the Constitution?
ANSWER: Our generation is going to fill the white space after the Constitution by there not being any issues anymore because everything is going to be legal.
2. What tools does the Constitution provide to fix its problems? How will these tools keep the Constitution working?
ANSWER:The tools that the Constitution provides to fix its problems are The three branches.
These tools will constantly work to together to keep the government together.
Memorial Day Scavenger Hunt 5/23
Use the following website to answer these five questions:
The original name for Memorial Day was Decoration Day.
2. What was the first date that it was widely observed?
The first date it was widely observed was May 30, 1868.
3. Why was this holiday first established?
The holiday was first established because it was designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country.
4. Who was the person responsible for establishing this holiday?
General John A. Logan, leader of an organization for Northern Civil War veterans
5. Who made a speech on the first Memorial Day celebration?
General James Garfield.
Use this website to answer the next four questions:
11. What flower do people wear on Memorial Day?
Red Poppies
12. Why is Memorial Day celebrated on May 30th?
Maj. Gen. John A. Logan declared that Decoration Day should be observed on May 30. This date was chosen because flowers would be in bloom all over the country.
13. What should all Americans do at 3:00pm on Memorial Day?
Each year on Memorial Day a national moment of remembrance takes place at 3:00 p.m. local time.
14. Which was the first state to recognize Memorial Day as a Holiday?
NEW YORK
NAME KEILA JIMENEZ MAY.28.2014_ PERIOD_8__
STEM CIVICS
OUR POLITICAL SYSTEM PPT#1
1.How does the use of propaganda differ in totalitarian societies and democratic societies?
The use of propaganda differs from the totalitarian society and the democratic society by Concealed Propaganda and Revealed Propaganda.
2.What is the purpose of polls? Why must polls use representative samples?
The purpose of polls are to take opinions of samples of populations and they influence public opinion. Polls must use Representative samples because it influences the outcomes of the polls.
3.How do interest groups differ from political parties?
Lobbies do not seek to influence election
Interest groups are too involved in lawmaking
Lobbies may represent economic interests, social interests, or general public interest. 4.Identify ways that lobbyists try to influence public policy and opinion.
1.Argue for or against legislation.
2.Ask congress members to sponsor bills.
3.Supply Information, help write bills.
4.Testify at hearings.
5.Advertise. 5. How can citizens take party in the political system?
1.Vote in local, state, and national elections
2.Work for political parties
3.Speak out on public issues
4.Work to improve our communities
6. Why is voting important? Why do so few Americans vote?
Voting is a a right and a responsibility.Expresses our opinions about our leaders and their policies. U.S. voter turnout is one of the lowest in the world.Apathy, failure to register, illness, dissatisfaction with the candidates, location, and residency requirements contribute to poor voter turn-out.The 1916 and 2000 elections demonstrate the importance of every vote.
CITIZENSHIP AND THE LAW PPT#16
1.Identify and describe specific examples of five categories of crime.
Crime against Persons-Violent crimes—homicide, hate crimes, aggravated assault, or forcible rape
Crime against property- Involves stealing or destroying property—petty larceny, grand larceny, vandalism, or arson
Hate Crimes-violent crimes committed because of prejudice
White collar—committed by people in their work; stealing, embezzlement, and fraud
Organized—a crime syndicate of career criminals; provides illegal goods and services; uses violence as a tool
2.What are some causes of crime?
Poverty, Illegal drug use, Permissive society, Urbanization
3.What steps does a criminal suspect go through from the time of arrest to the time of sentence?
Suspect is entitled to due process before questioning.
Preliminary hearing—evidence evaluated and charges dropped or trial is set; bail set
Indictment—a formal charge is made
Arraignment—suspect makes a plea before a judge
Trial—defendant is presumed innocent; a judge presides and a jury deliberates the case presented by the prosecution and the defense
Sentencing—judge decides the punishment; some states have mandatory sentences for certain crimes
4.What are the punishments that a convicted criminal faces?
Fines, Imprisonment,Parole,Capital punishment
5.What are the possible causes of juvenile delinquency?
Poor home conditions,Poor neighborhood conditions,Gang membership,Dropping out of school and unemployment,Alcohol and drugs,Peer pressure
6. What may a judge do if he or she finds a juvenile guilty of a crime?
may be placed in a foster home.,may be sent to a corrections facility like a training school,may be given probation.,may be sent to a boot camp.
GLOBAL CITIZEN PERSPECTIVES BASED ON HISTORY PPT#24
1.Why did many U.S. officials favor isolationism, and why was this policy difficult to follow?
Early years—the country was in debt and struggling to build an economy
Early leaders tried to concentrate on the country’s development and avoided foreign affairs.
Border disputes with Canada and Spain blocked expansion and threatened trade.
2.What caused the United States to lose neutrality in the world wars?
German submarines sank U.S. merchant ships, ending U.S. neutrality, United States became the “arsenal of democracy”
3.Why did the United States pursue a policy of containment?
The United States sees Soviet expansion as threat to national security and world peace.
4.What was the U.S. response to the Berlin blockade and the Cuban missile crisis?
The Berlin blockade—the United States and Great Britain airlift food, clothing, and essential items to the people of western Berlin. Cuban missile crisis—the U.S. Navy and Air Force search foreign ships bound for Cuba for weapons; army troops are put on alert 5.What new foreign-policy challenges have emerged since the Cold War ended?
Soviet republics rally for independence.
1991—Soviet Union ceases to exist; the Commonwealth of Independent States forms.
Cold War ends with the collapse of the Soviet Union and the fall of communism in Eastern Europe.
6. What actions did the U.S. government take after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001?
President George W. Bush declares a war on terror.
President Bush appoints Governor Tom Ridge as head of the Office of Homeland Security.
Colin Powell leads efforts to build an international coalition against terrorism.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization invokes its Article 5 for the first time.
October 7, 2001—The United States and Great Britain begin airstrikes in Afghanistan; ground troops follow.
Fighting terrorism has become central to U.S. foreign policy
1.THE THREE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT 4/29
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/6-8/government/national/legislative.html
1. Name the Three Branches of our Govt.
LEGISLATIVE BRANCH
2. What does the Legislative branch do?
-The legislative branch of government has the authority to make laws for the nation.
3. Define Impeachment
-Impeachment is a formal process in which an official is accused of unlawful activity, the outcome of which, depending on the country, may include the removal of that official from office as well as criminal or civil punishment.4. Define Bicameral
-
(of a legislative body) having two branches or chambers
5. Name each house of legislature branch within the Congress....
-
The Legislature consists of two Houses: a 40-member Senate and an 80-member General Assembly. The Senate and Assembly chambers are located in the State House in Trenton.
6.Where does Congress meet?-
The Congress meets in the Capitol in Washington, D.C.
7. How many members of the House of Representatives are there?
- There are 435 Representatives in the House of Representatives.
VIDEO PREVIEW FOR DO NOW QUESTIONS
http://www.pbs.org/tpt/constitution-usa-peter-sagal/classroom/episode-4-we-the-people/
1. How is your generation going to fill in the white space after the Constitution?
ANSWER: Our generation is going to fill the white space after the Constitution by there not being any issues anymore because everything is going to be legal.
2. What tools does the Constitution provide to fix its problems? How will these tools keep the Constitution working?
ANSWER:The tools that the Constitution provides to fix its problems are The three branches.
These tools will constantly work to together to keep the government together.
Memorial Day Scavenger Hunt 5/23
Use the following website to answer these five questions:
http://www.history.com/topics/memorial-day-history
1. What was the original name for Memorial Day?
The original name for Memorial Day was Decoration Day.
2. What was the first date that it was widely observed?
The first date it was widely observed was May 30, 1868.
3. Why was this holiday first established?
The holiday was first established because it was designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country.
4. Who was the person responsible for establishing this holiday?
General John A. Logan, leader of an organization for Northern Civil War veterans
5. Who made a speech on the first Memorial Day celebration?
General James Garfield.
Use this website to answer the next four questions:
http://www.life123.com/holidays/more-holidays/may-holidays/interesting-facts-about-memorial-day.shtml
6. Why was this holiday first called Decoration Day?
It was called Decoration Day because the Union women decorated the graves of those who were casualties in the Civil War.
7. What happened in Waterloo, New York in 1866?
In 1866 in Waterloo, New York, the idea for Decoration Day was set into motion.
8. What happened after World War I?
Decoration Day grew to include all service personnel who had fallen during any war.
9.When did the name of the holiday begin to change?
In 1882 the name of the observance began to shift from Decoration Day to Memorial Day.
10.In what year did the U.S. government make it an official Holiday?
In 1971 Memorial Day became part of the National Holiday Act.
Go to this website to find the answers to the next questions:
http://www.purpletrail.com/partytrail/featured_memorial_day/what-is-memorial-day-history-facts
11. What flower do people wear on Memorial Day?
Red Poppies
12. Why is Memorial Day celebrated on May 30th?
Maj. Gen. John A. Logan declared that Decoration Day should be observed on May 30. This date was chosen because flowers would be in bloom all over the country.
13. What should all Americans do at 3:00pm on Memorial Day?
Each year on Memorial Day a national moment of remembrance takes place at 3:00 p.m. local time.
14. Which was the first state to recognize Memorial Day as a Holiday?
NEW YORK
NAME KEILA JIMENEZ MAY.28.2014_ PERIOD_8__
STEM CIVICS
OUR POLITICAL SYSTEM PPT#1
1. How does the use of propaganda differ in totalitarian societies and democratic societies?
The use of propaganda differs from the totalitarian society and the democratic society by Concealed Propaganda and Revealed Propaganda.
2. What is the purpose of polls? Why must polls use representative samples?
The purpose of polls are to take opinions of samples of populations and they influence public opinion. Polls must use Representative samples because it influences the outcomes of the polls.
3. How do interest groups differ from political parties?
- Lobbies do not seek to influence election
- Interest groups are too involved in lawmaking
Lobbies may represent economic interests, social interests, or general public interest.4. Identify ways that lobbyists try to influence public policy and opinion.
1.Argue for or against legislation.
2.Ask congress members to sponsor bills.
3.Supply Information, help write bills.
4.Testify at hearings.
5.Advertise.
5. How can citizens take party in the political system?
1.Vote in local, state, and national elections
2.Work for political parties
3.Speak out on public issues
4.Work to improve our communities
6. Why is voting important? Why do so few Americans vote?
Voting is a a right and a responsibility.Expresses our opinions about our leaders and their policies. U.S. voter turnout is one of the lowest in the world.Apathy, failure to register, illness, dissatisfaction with the candidates, location, and residency requirements contribute to poor voter turn-out.The 1916 and 2000 elections demonstrate the importance of every vote.
CITIZENSHIP AND THE LAW PPT#16
- 1. Identify and describe specific examples of five categories of crime.
Crime against Persons-Violent crimes—homicide, hate crimes, aggravated assault, or forcible rapeCrime against property- Involves stealing or destroying property—petty larceny, grand larceny, vandalism, or arson
Hate Crimes-violent crimes committed because of prejudice
White collar—committed by people in their work; stealing, embezzlement, and fraud
Organized—a crime syndicate of career criminals; provides illegal goods and services; uses violence as a tool
2. What are some causes of crime?
Poverty, Illegal drug use, Permissive society, Urbanization
3. What steps does a criminal suspect go through from the time of arrest to the time of sentence?
Suspect is entitled to due process before questioning.
Preliminary hearing—evidence evaluated and charges dropped or trial is set; bail set
Indictment—a formal charge is made
Arraignment—suspect makes a plea before a judge
Trial—defendant is presumed innocent; a judge presides and a jury deliberates the case presented by the prosecution and the defense
Sentencing—judge decides the punishment; some states have mandatory sentences for certain crimes
4. What are the punishments that a convicted criminal faces?
Fines, Imprisonment,Parole,Capital punishment
5. What are the possible causes of juvenile delinquency?
Poor home conditions,Poor neighborhood conditions,Gang membership,Dropping out of school and unemployment,Alcohol and drugs,Peer pressure
6. What may a judge do if he or she finds a juvenile guilty of a crime?
may be placed in a foster home.,may be sent to a corrections facility like a training school,may be given probation.,may be sent to a boot camp.
GLOBAL CITIZEN PERSPECTIVES BASED ON HISTORY PPT#24
1. Why did many U.S. officials favor isolationism, and why was this policy difficult to follow?
2. What caused the United States to lose neutrality in the world wars?
German submarines sank U.S. merchant ships, ending U.S. neutrality, United States became the “arsenal of democracy”
3. Why did the United States pursue a policy of containment?
The United States sees Soviet expansion as threat to national security and world peace.
4. What was the U.S. response to the Berlin blockade and the Cuban missile crisis?
The Berlin blockade—the United States and Great Britain airlift food, clothing, and essential items to the people of western Berlin. Cuban missile crisis—the U.S. Navy and Air Force search foreign ships bound for Cuba for weapons; army troops are put on alert
5. What new foreign-policy challenges have emerged since the Cold War ended?
6. What actions did the U.S. government take after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001?